Between January 2025 and March 2026, 149 leopards died in Madhya Pradesh, India, with 31% of these deaths resulting from road accidents. According to data obtained through a Right to Information query, the state has the highest leopard population in the country, totaling 3,907 leopards. The Forest Department stated that a mortality rate of 4% is within acceptable limits for big cats, but activists like Ajay Dube highlight the alarming trend of leopard fatalities, calling Madhya Pradesh a 'graveyard for leopards.' Natural causes and wildlife conflicts accounted for 24% and 21% of the deaths, respectively, while poaching and electrocution contributed to about 14%. The Forest Department is implementing strategies such as animal passages on roads and signage to mitigate these deaths. However, activists argue that the lack of accountability and effective implementation of conservation protocols is exacerbating the situation.